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Why is the DST110 Speed Through Water (STW) reading different from the Speed Over Ground (SOG) reading?
Viewed 44835 times since Tue, Jun 17, 2008
Speed Over the Ground (SOG) is the speed of the vessel relative to the surface of the earth. Speed Through Water (STW) is the speed of the vessel relative to the water. It is possible for the STW to be zero while the SOG is 5 knots, for example if th... Read More
What type of information can be viewed on Maretron’s display products, and what products are required to generate the data to be displayed?
Viewed 24407 times since Tue, Oct 25, 2011
The Maretron Capability Matrix helps highlight the system features available for display when designing a system within N2KBuilder. To generate a system capability Matrix within N2KBuilder simply click on Tools, "Create Maretron Capability Matrix". ... Read More
Why is the GPS100 Speed Over Ground (SOG) reading different from the Speed Through Water (STW) reading?
Viewed 22254 times since Sun, Jun 22, 2008
Speed Over the Ground (SOG) is the speed of the vessel relative to the surface of the earth. Speed Through Water (STW) is the speed of the vessel relative to the water. It is possible for the STW to be zero while the SOG is 5 knots, for example if th... Read More
I want to update my NMEA 2000 network to include fuel management data; which Maretron devices do I need?
Viewed 11383 times since Fri, Mar 8, 2013
The FFM100 can update your existing NMEA2000 network to include engine fuel rate. Several components are needed to offer you calculative information for Fuel management such as distance to empty, time to empty, and fuel consumption, to name a few. T... Read More
What are the voltage specifications for each Maretron device?
Viewed 7446 times since Thu, Dec 22, 2011
Maretron ModelDevice DescriptionNMEA2000 Operating VoltageEngine/Battery InterfaceCLM100 P/N: M000070 Current Loop Monitor9 to 32 Volts SSC200 P/N: M000001, M000021, M000022NMEA 2000 Solid State Compass HW 1.09 to 16 Volts SSC300 P/N: M000051NMEA ... Read More
Can Maretron devices be displayed on a Raymarine Seatalk NG network?
Viewed 6702 times since Wed, Feb 25, 2015
Yes, many of Maretron device's data can be displayed on Raymarine Chart-plotters With Seatalk and Seatalk ng functionality. Firstly, Maretron recommends that customers verify device compatibility by reviewing the Maretron product's datashee... Read More
Which Maretron products are required for me to display true wind referenced to ground speed?
Viewed 6086 times since Wed, Apr 10, 2013
In order to display true wind referenced to ground speed you will need a WSO100, a GPS200, a SSC200, and a display capable of computing true wind referenced to ground speed. The WSO100 measures the apparent wind while the GPS200 provides Speed Over G... Read More
How do I perform a cold start on the GPS100 using the DSM250 Display?
Viewed 6076 times since Tue, May 10, 2011
To perform a cold start on the GPS100 using the Maretron DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display. Enter menu mode, scroll to "Configuration..." and press enter. Scroll to "Device Configuration..." and press enter. Scroll to the GPS100 and press enter. Scr... Read More
I navigate using true heading and not magnetic heading; how do I use the SSC200 compass and N2KView software to view my heading in true?
Viewed 4890 times since Fri, Jul 18, 2008
The SSC200 compass outputs heading information in magnetic form and before N2KView can display true heading, the variation must be known. One source of variation is the Maretron GPS antenna/receiver (GPS200). If an SSC200 and GPS200 are connected tog... Read More
Why doesn’t Maretron offer a WSO100 with a built in GPS or compass?
Viewed 4799 times since Thu, Jul 10, 2008
The WSO100 is generally placed at the highest point on the vessel so that it is not obstructed from the wind. Unfortunately, the highest point on a vessel is often the worst possible placement for a GPS or compass. Take for example a GPS mounted at t... Read More
Using N2KAnalyzer, how do I recover a Maretron device?
Viewed 4472 times since Thu, Dec 22, 2011
Occasionally, a device can be in "boot mode" (represented in N2KAnalyzer by an orange highlight of the device's entry in the device list). This can happen due to a software update which fails due to network problems.A Maretron device that is not... Read More
How do I display the GPS Course Over Ground (COG) using Maretron’s DSM150 or DSM250 display?
Viewed 4451 times since Tue, Jun 17, 2008
You display the GPS100 Course Over Ground (COG) information on a DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 in the following way:Enter menu mode, scroll to "Favorite Screen Setup..." and press < Enter >Scroll to the favorite screen where you would like to view the CO... Read More
What sensors does Maretron recommend for basic navigation?
Viewed 4113 times since Wed, Apr 10, 2013
A standard Maretron NMEA2000 navigation sensor network consists of the following components:Compass: SSC200GPS: GPS200Depth Speed Water: DST110Weather: WSO100Display: DSM150System Capabilities:Wind ApparentSpeed over groundCourse over groundSpeed thr... Read More
What firmware changes have taken place on the Maretron GPS100?
Viewed 3635 times since Tue, Jan 17, 2012
NOTE: The GPS100 has been discontinued and is no longer offered for sale.Older models may not update via the N2KAnalyzer and require to be sent to Maretron for an update. Submit an RMA request at https://www.maretron.com/rma_request.php to begin the ... Read More
How is the GPS100 mounted?
Viewed 3516 times since Sun, Jun 22, 2008
The GPS100 can be mounted to a flat surface or it can be mounted with the supplied pole mount. The GPS100 pole mount threads onto a standard marine 1", 14 threads per inch pole. Always mount or dismount the GPS100 with the three screws that hold the ... Read More
How do I know if the GPS100 is locked on and producing a position fix using Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display?
Viewed 3338 times since Tue, Jun 17, 2008
You display whether or not the GPS100 has a fix on a DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 in the following way:Enter menu mode, scroll to "Favorite Screen Setup..." and press < Enter >Scroll to the favorite screen where you would like to view the GPS status and... Read More
Why is the GPS100 Course Over Ground (COG) erratic at low speeds?
Viewed 3299 times since Sun, Jun 22, 2008
The GPS100 computes Course Over Ground (COG) by observing prior fixes or positions and extrapolating the direction of travel from those fixes. If the vessel is not moving, then the GPS100 can not extrapolate the direction of travel and the readings b... Read More
How do I display UTC from the GPS100 on Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display?
Viewed 3248 times since Mon, Jun 25, 2012
You display UTC from the GPS100 on a DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 in the following way:Enter menu mode (press the key or far right button), scroll to "Favorite Screen Setup..." and press < Enter >Scroll to the favorite screen where you would like to vie... Read More
How do I display the GPS100 UTC date on Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display?
Viewed 3086 times since Tue, Jun 17, 2008
You display the GPS100 UTC date information on a DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 in the following way:Enter menu mode, scroll to "Favorite Screen Setup..." and press < Enter >Scroll to the favorite screen where you would like to view the UTC date and press... Read More
How do I display the GPS100 local date on Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display?
Viewed 2999 times since Tue, Jun 17, 2008
You display the GPS100 local date information on a DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 in the following way:Enter menu mode, scroll to "Favorite Screen Setup..." and press < Enter >Scroll to the favorite screen where you would like to view the local date and p... Read More
Why does my GPS100 transmit the wrong year?
Viewed 2985 times since Sat, Aug 2, 2008
There are rare occasions when the GPS100 will transmit an incorrect date as reflected in the year. This can happen if the GPS signals are weak or corrupted and the GPS100 incorrectly interprets time from the satellites. You can fix this by resetting ... Read More
When I am creating a favorite screen on the DSM150 or DSM250, I see an "Instance:" menu item; what does this mean?
Viewed 2938 times since Thu, Mar 5, 2009
NMEA 2000 allows multiple devices of the same type to be connected on a network at one time. The "Instance:" menu item allows you to choose a particular device for display on the DSM150 or DSM250. For example, if there were two GPS antennas on the ne... Read More
How do I reset the GPS100 to send the factory default NMEA 2000 messages (or PGNs)?
Viewed 2931 times since Tue, Jun 17, 2008
You reset the GPS100 to transmit the factory default messages using Maretron's DSM150 or DSM250 display in the following way.Enter menu mode, scroll to "Configuration..." and press < Enter >Scroll to "Device Configuration..." and press < Enter >... Read More
How do I display the GPS100 moon phase on Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display?
Viewed 2924 times since Tue, Jun 17, 2008
The GPS100 doesn't actually compute and transmit the phase of the moon over an NMEA 2000 network. However, the DSM150, DSM200, and DSM250 receive enough information from the GPS100 (time and position) to compute the phase of the moon. You displa... Read More
How do I display the GPS100 local time on Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display?
Viewed 2920 times since Tue, Jun 17, 2008
You display the GPS100 local time information on a DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 in the following way:Enter menu mode, scroll to "Favorite Screen Setup..." and press < Enter >Scroll to the favorite screen where you would like to view the local time and p... Read More
What messages (or PGNs) does the GPS100 transmit?
Viewed 2919 times since Wed, Jun 25, 2008
The GPS100 transmits the following messages (or PGNs):PGN 126992 - System Time (Fields: 1-SID, 2-Time Source)PGN 128259 - Speed (Fields: 1-SID, 2-Speed Water Referenced, 3- Speed Ground Referenced, 4-Speed Water Referenced Type)PGN 129025 - Position ... Read More
What information does the GPS100 provide?
Viewed 2883 times since Sun, Jun 22, 2008
The GPS100 provides the following information:latitude and longitudetime and dateCourse Over Ground (COG)Speed Over Ground (SOG)magnetic variationsatellite informationGiven this information from the GPS100, Maretron display products (DSM150, DSM200, ... Read More
With regard to the GPS100, what is a cold start?
Viewed 2866 times since Mon, Jun 25, 2012
When the GPS100 is started or powered up, it attempts to get a position fix in one of three modes,hot start (typically acquires a fix in 8 seconds),warm start (typically acquires a fix in 38 seconds), orcold start (typically acquires a fix in 45 seco... Read More
How do I display the GPS100 latitude and longitude or position using Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display?
Viewed 2846 times since Sun, Jun 22, 2008
You display the GPS100 position information on a DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 in the following way.Enter menu mode, scroll to "Favorite Screen Setup..." and press < Enter >Scroll to the favorite screen where you would like to view the position and press... Read More
How do I display the GPS100 status using Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display?
Viewed 2810 times since Tue, Jun 17, 2008
You display the GPS100 status information on a DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 in the following way:Enter menu mode, scroll to "Favorite Screen Setup..." and press < Enter >Scroll to the favorite screen where you would like to view the status and press < E... Read More
I see that Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, and DSM250 displays have a GPS100 configuration setting called "Reset Factory Defaults"; what is this?
Viewed 2785 times since Thu, Mar 5, 2009
Maretron's DSM150, DSM200, and DSM250 displays have a GPS100 configuration setting called "Restore Factory Defaults", which is used to return the GPS100 to its factory settings. Resetting the GPS100 resets the SBAS mode back to enabled, resets t... Read More
Is it possible to turn on or off GPS100 NMEA 2000 transmitted messages (or PGNs)?
Viewed 2784 times since Tue, Jun 17, 2008
Yes, it is possible to turn on and off the GPS100 transmitted messages (or PGNs) using Maretron's DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display. On the display:enter menu mode, scroll to "Configuration..." and press < Enter >Scroll to "Device Configuration.... Read More
I see that Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, and DSM250 displays have a GPS100 configuration setting called "Cold Start GPS Engine"; what is this?
Viewed 2781 times since Tue, Jun 17, 2008
Maretron's DSM150, DSM200, and DSM250 displays have a GPS100 configuration setting called "Cold Start GPS Engine", which is used to force the GPS100 to forget what it knew the last time it acquired a lock and to start a new position fix by reacq... Read More
How do I display the GPS100 sunrise time on Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display?
Viewed 2772 times since Tue, Jun 17, 2008
The GPS100 doesn't actually compute and transmit the sunrise time over an NMEA 2000 network. However, the DSM200 and DSM250 receive enough information from the GPS100 (time and position) to compute the sunrise time. You display the sunrise time ... Read More
How do I display the GPS100 sunset time on Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display?
Viewed 2734 times since Tue, Jun 17, 2008
The GPS100 doesn't actually compute and transmit the sunset time over an NMEA 2000 network. However, the DSM200 and DSM250 receive enough information from the GPS100 (time and position) to compute the sunset time. You display the sunset time on ... Read More
Is the GPS100 compatible with the Asian Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) called Multi-functional Satellite Augmentation System (MSAS)?
Viewed 2705 times since Sun, Jun 22, 2008
Yes, the GPS100 supports Satellite Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS) including the Asian Multi-functional Satellite Augmentation System (MSAS). Read More
What is a GPS100?
Viewed 2691 times since Wed, Jun 25, 2008
The GPS100 is a 12 channel global positioning system antenna and receiver with Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) capabilities. This includes SBAS for North America (WAAS), Europe (EGNOS), and Asia (MSAS). The GPS100 provides time and date, p... Read More
How do I display the GPS100 twilight PM time on Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display?
Viewed 2658 times since Tue, Jun 17, 2008
The GPS100 doesn't actually compute and transmit the twilight PM time over an NMEA 2000 network. However, the DSM150, DSM200, and DSM250 receive enough information from the GPS100 (time and position) to compute the twilight PM time. You display ... Read More
Does the GPS100 support Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS)?
Viewed 2626 times since Sun, Jun 22, 2008
Yes, the GPS100 supports Satellite Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS) including the North American Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS), the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS), and the Asian Multi-functional Satellite Augmentati... Read More
I know that the GPS100 mounts on a standard marine antenna pole (1"-14 threads per inch); who manufactures standard pole mounts?
Viewed 2600 times since Sun, Jun 22, 2008
To find manufacturers who provide pole mounts compatible with the GPS100, search the internet for these terms: marine and antenna and mount, or try these companies:http://shakespeare-ce.com/marine/http://acantennas.com/product-search Read More
Why won’t the GPS100 lock on and produce a position fix?
Viewed 2591 times since Sun, Jun 22, 2008
The GPS100 may not lock on and provide a fix for several reasons. First, the GPS100 needs a clear view of the entire sky, so you need to make sure the GPS100 is not obstructed by a deck house, TV antenna, or any other object that blocks the GPS100 fr... Read More
How do I display the GPS100 Speed Over Ground (SOG) using Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display?
Viewed 2590 times since Tue, Jun 17, 2008
You display the GPS100 Speed Over Ground (SOG) information on a DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 in the following way.Enter menu mode, scroll to "Favorite Screen Setup..." and press < Enter >Scroll to the favorite screen where you would like to view the SOG... Read More
With regards to the GPS100, what is a hot start?
Viewed 2585 times since Tue, Jun 17, 2008
When the GPS100 is started or powered up, it attempts to get a position fix in one of three modes,hot start (typically acquires a fix in 8 seconds),warm start (typically acquires a fix in 38 seconds), orcold start (typically acquires a fix in 45 seco... Read More
How often does the GPS100 compute a new fix or position?
Viewed 2578 times since Sun, Jun 22, 2008
The GPS100 computes a new fix or position every second. Read More
I see that Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, and DSM250 displays have a GPS100 configuration setting called "NMEA 2000 PGN Enable/Disable..."; what is this?
Viewed 2569 times since Tue, Jun 17, 2008
Maretron's DSM150, DSM200, and DSM250 displays have a GPS100 configuration setting called "NMEA 2000 PGN Enable/Disable:", which is used to turn on and off specific messages that are transmitted by the GPS100. Read More
With regards to the GPS100, what is a warm start?
Viewed 2563 times since Wed, Jun 25, 2008
When the GPS100 is started or powered up, it attempts to get a position fix in one of three modes,hot start (typically acquires a fix in 8 seconds),warm start (typically acquires a fix in 38 seconds), orcold start (typically acquires a fix in 45 seco... Read More
How do I display the GPS100 twilight AM time on Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display?
Viewed 2550 times since Tue, Jun 17, 2008
The GPS100 doesn't actually compute and transmit the twilight AM time over an NMEA 2000 network. However, the DSM150, DSM200, and DSM250 receive enough information from the GPS100 (time and position) to compute the twilight AM time. You display ... Read More
Is the GPS100 compatible with the European Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) called European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS)?
Viewed 2546 times since Sun, Jun 22, 2008
Yes, the GPS100 supports Satellite Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS) including the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS). Read More
Sometimes the GPS100 takes a long time to lock up and provide a position fix; why is this?
Viewed 2522 times since Wed, Jun 25, 2008
Under extraordinary circumstances, the GPS100 goes into a deep signal search mode. When this occurs, it can take several minutes (sometimes as much as 12 minutes) before the GPS100 gathers enough information to provide a valid fix. This mode of opera... Read More
Is the GPS100 compatible with the North American Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) called Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) compatible?
Viewed 2374 times since Sun, Jun 22, 2008
Yes, the GPS100 supports Satellite Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS) including the North American Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS). Read More
What are the approximate dimensions of the GPS100?
Viewed 2317 times since Sun, Jun 22, 2008
The GPS100 is approximately 4" in diameter and 1.65" tall not including the supplied pole mount. Read More
If the GPS100 only computes a new fix every second, why does it transmit the position 10 times per second?
Viewed 2298 times since Sun, Jun 22, 2008
The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) specifies a default transmission rate for all NMEA 2000 messages. The default transmission rate for position is 10 times per second, which Maretron adheres to even though the GPS100 only computes a n... Read More
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